A non-discretionary permit review process — the city checks whether your application meets adopted standards and approves or rejects based on objective criteria. No public hearings, no design review committee, no subjective judgment.
Required by California state law for all code-compliant ADU applications since 2020. The 60-day clock starts when the city deems your application complete. If they don't act in 60 days, the permit is deemed approved by operation of law.
Part of the BackyardADU California ADU Glossary — plain-English definitions of the regulatory, construction, and financing terms you'll encounter during a California ADU project.